Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 71 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 27, 35 Stat. 1094).

Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.

Changes were made in phraseology.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $5,000”.